Some pictures of our seed starts. We have been having very good germination of everything so far. We have peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, and strawberries going.
Cats Don’t Go to Preschool ft. Algernon
Yeti In My Tummy
Well, it’s the glory that can be appreciated through photographs at least. You have to be there to play in the dirt with the lizards, smell the stuff as it grows, and boil in the heat of the greenhouse. Enjoy the pictures!
This is the greenhouse. Currently growing tomatoes, green beans, various herbs including basil and oregano, and squashes. It measures about 70’ x 30’ and will provide a much needed space to extend the growing season.
Inside the greenhouse. This is about half the tomato plants were going to be growing in there. The hangings along the wall are full of oregano, thyme, and other herbs.
Inside the greenhouse. In the foreground are zucchinis and yellow squash. Above is a row of more tomatoes and a section of green beans.
Squash blossom. Currently we do not employ bees (although we’re trying), so all the flowers are pollinated by Ali and I who use paint brushes while dressed in bees costumes. Half of that is true.
Baby cherry tomatoes.
Green beans.
A low greenhouse temperature. It was maybe 60 degrees outside when we took this. The greenhouse has three small fans and one large one to prevent it reaching temperatures of 120+, which would fry the plants. We will have a mister installed too, which will help cool through evaporation and science.
Still in the greenhouse. These are a bunch of starts that Ali and I have going. From left to right: first row - white wonder cucumbers, leeks, and brussel sprouts. Second row - watermelons and then various sizes of pots containing basil, oregano and cilantro.
Out back of the greenhouse. This is our lettuce bed. It’s going to be really green soon.
Baby carrot!
Inside cold frame #1. It’s a spaceport for seeds. In the foreground are yellow squash and the background contains zucchini. Interplanted with both are sunflowers.
Baby yellow squash.
Potatoes in tires.
Bed full of onions outside the greenhouse.
Cold frames #2 (right) and #3. #2 is currently growing pole beans while #3 has some beets, newly planted radishes, rattlesnake beans, and cucumbers. All the cold frames have sage growing near the entrances.
Beans growing in #2.
Peas growing in between #2 and #3. There’s also spinach growing there.
Beets growing in #3.
Compost pile.
The end.
He is Aragorn, son of Arathorn - you owe him your allegiance. He is heir to the throne of Gondor and super cute.
We still love Algernon even when she sleeps in the garlic.
I’ve completed a month of a morning stretching and mobility routine. This mostly consisted of yoga and was a great way to wake up. I managed to do it about 4-5 times a week, which is a damn good batting average. I’ll do my best to continue, as it seems to set the day off on the right foot.
Squat
Press
Deadlift
Pull Ups
Notes
Coffee, slippers, and a paper delivered by a loyal pup? Almost.
Monday, April 11th, I started doing 10 minutes of yoga and stretching in the few minutes after waking that I would normally be sitting in bed looking around with a confused look plastered on my face. I hit a few sun salutations, go through the warriors, a few others, and I’m off to breakfast. When I hit the table for my morning eggs, I’m a bit more awake and my body is a bit more ready to do the stuff it needs to do throughout the day. My downward dog is getting better too, although it’s not nearly as good as some of the actual dogs on the ranch, furry bastards.
I’ll be doing this at least everyday I work, with hopes to bump it up to a full Monday through Friday deal by the end of April. I may throw more things in as I go but for now it’s a quick ten minutes. That’s all I need to get moving.
If you’re looking for inspiration google some video of sun salutations and you’ll be ready to meet the day. Comment if you need tips or some of my favorite poses. Ali and I aren’t as good as the dogs, but we’re alright. If you’re more into the pain cave, buy yourself a lacrosse ball and check out KStarr’s Mobility WOD and get supple.
